The Delta independent., 1887-01-25


ties of the same and providing penalty for
the violation thereof; by Senator Wallace,
a bill for an act to fix the term of imprisOn-
ment of persons committed to the peniten-
tiary for life, and making applicable to such
persons as have been or may hereafter be
confined to the penitentiary under such SEN
tence of imprisonment for life: by Senator
McCandless, a bill for an act toprOhibit and
punish eXtOrtion BY owners, lessees and
other claimants of bitches, canals and re-
seryoirs. their officers and agents in or by
demanding or receiving royalty, bonus or
payment for privilege to procure water from
such bitches, canals and reservoirs. At
O'Clock the Senate went into executive ses-
sion to consider appointments by Governor
Adams on State Board of Agriculture. The
following appointments were presented by
the Governor: Robert c. Nisbet, of Rio
Grande county, (appointed to fill vacancy;
Charles II. Small, of Pueblo. The Senate
confirmed the appointments.
HoUsE-The resolution to have 4sO copies
Of bills printed for circulation among the
trades assemblies was again brought up, but
after some discussion the matter was made
special order for Monday morning.
New bills were introduced as follows: By
Mr.. Russell. for the Improvement of GER
to the State: by Mr. Wheeler. relating to
the right of way of two or more railroads
through one mountain canon; by Mr.: Hof-
fer, an act to amend an act relating tG
DuIcUtTS anu pdchtIs. Dy lT W uitt, dIl
act to amend sections of railroad laws and
providing for Railroad Commissioner: by
Mr.. Allison, relating to irrigation. The
author stated that the bill had been pre-
pared by the Farmers Alliance and as a
courtesy to that organization he asked that
the bill be referred at once to the Printing
Committee. The request was grained; by
Mr.. Pease, substitute for House bill No.
ia. for defining boundary lines of Park
county.
Mr. Curry called up House bill No. IS.
proposing the taxation of patented mining
lands, etc. Mr.. Prentiss thought the bill
one of great Importance and deserving
careful consideration. He moved that when
the committee arise that it recommend its
reference to the Committee on Mines and
Mining. After considerable discussion, in
which Messrs. Owen, Prentiss and Curry
took part, the bill was referred as proposed
by Mr.. Prentiss.
THuRsDAf. JANUARY 20.
SENATE.-In the Senate petitions were
presented for the partition of Weld county:
from Central City relating To railroad dis
ordinations; from Routt against the diyis-
ion of the county. Bills were introduced
as follows: By Senator MonteZ concerning
taxes and warrants, and concerning the at
tendance of children at public schools by
Senator Harkinson concerning arbitration
between employers and employees: an act
relating to the chaplain of the penitentiary
for two weeks. The joint resolution in re-
gard to the removal of the utes was made a
special order for Monday, and the bill for
constitutional convention tor Thursday.
In the afternoon bill was introduced by
Senator Eddy to exempt pension moneys
and property purchased Herewith from at
tachment for debt: also bill in regard TO
clerks of courts: by Senator Carpenter, TO
provide for the keeping of public funds.
Senator Barela presented the report of
special committee in regard to the death OF
Senator Frank Tilford. which were
adopted, and as mark of respect the SEN
ate then adjourned.
HoUsE-Chief Clerk Moore, having suf-
fered from hemorrhage was excused from
duty for a week, and Gen. X. NJ.
Stephenson selected TO act pro tenn. A tel
egram was received from Representative
Symes stating that he would support the
introduced as follows: BY Mr.. +. Q. Stuart
an act relating TO justices courts; by Mr..
Morrison, an act relating to process IN
courts by publication; by same, an act to
regulate charges of employment offices: by
same, an act to enforce decrees Of courts in
certain cases: by Mr.. White, an act relating
TO communication of life sentence: by same,
an act relating TO the taxation of telegraphs
and rolling stock; a substitute for House
bill No. 62 was offered and referred, an act
relating to the revision of the criminal
code: by Mr.. Evans, an act 10 regulate tele-
graph companies doing business in
) SulorauO. uN MI. l1pONtI. All ACT Scl-
ting apar. the first Monday in each
year as a State holiday and to be
known as Labor Day" by same, an
act to regulate private detectives; by Mr..
Crawford. an act relating TO game: by Mr..
Hamitt, an act providing superintendents
of irrigation: by same, an act to further
define the duties of State Engineer;
by Mr.. Wade, creating water districts 81. 6
and 81: by Mr.. Prentiss, an act amending
the law regarding the printing of State
statutes: by Mr.. Davis, an act TO regulate
the use of artesian wells and prevent the
waste of water; by Mr.. NJ. Edwards, an act
to pay outstanding warrants of indebted
ness.
House bill No. ~, in regard to primary
elections, was taken up and discussed.
Mr.. Balsinger presented resolutions
adopted by a railroad meeting at Central
City.
FRIDAY. JANUARY 2lr
SENArE.-The resolution for the appro-
priation of 81 81. 40 for inaugural ceremon-
les was adopted.
Senator Barela offered n resolution en-
pressing esteem for Governor Eaton's ad
ministration and thanking him therefor
which NyaS adpptpd